MEEN40020 Mechanics of Fluids II

Academic Year 2023/2024

This is an intermediate course in fluid mechanics mainly for mechanical engineers. The module will take place during Autumn and will consist of 36 lectures (3/wk), 2 laboratory exercises, 1 class test and 1 end of trimester examination.
Syllabus:
EXTERNAL FLOW: Streamlined and blunt bodies; Lift and drag; Friction and pressure drag; Reynolds number in external flow; Viscous dominated flows; Creeping flow; Inertial dominated flows; The boundary layer; Laminar and turbulent boundary layer analysis; Friction and drag coefficient; Impact of curvature; Separation; Aerodynamic lift; Stall; Case studies on circular cylinder and symmetric aerofoil
COMPRESSIBLE FLOW: Compressibility; Thermo-fluid relations; One-dimensional flow; Speed of sound;Mach number; Isentropic flow; Non-isentropic flow; Normal shock waves; Oblique shock waves; Fanno flow; Rayleigh flow; Quasi-one-dimensional flow; De laval nozzle
TURBOMACHINERY: The Euler equation; Radial flow machines: (Coriolis effect, slip, rotating stall, thermodynamics of radial-flow machines, choking, surge, performance characteristics); Axial-flow machines: (reaction ratio, sources of loss, polytropic and isentropic efficiencies, thermodynamics of axial-flow machines, factors limiting the performance of axial-flow compressors, performance characteristics).

Course textbooks:
"Fundamental of Fluid Mechanics", Munson, Young, Okiishi, Huebsch. 7th Edition, Wiley.
"Fluid Mechanics", Frank White, 8th Edition, McGraw Hill.
"Modern Compressible Flow", John D Anderson, McGraw Hill, ISBN-13: 063-9785500452, ISBN-10: 0072424435.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the aerodynamic forces lift and drag.
2. Explain the formation of a boundary layer and impact of curvature.
3. Calculate aerodynamic forces on common engineering shapes.
4. Analyse and solve technical problems in one-dimensional isentropic and non-isentropic flow.
5. Explain and analyse the operation of radial-flow and axial-flow turbomachinery.
6. Plan and conduct experiments, analyse and interpret experimental results.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

78
Lectures

36
Laboratories

6
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures will make use of high quality animation to help students understand complex topics. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

MEEN10050 Energy Engineering
MEEN20010 Mechanics of Fluids I
MEEN30100 Engineering Thermodynamics II


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Final Examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

50
Class Test: Class Test Week 6 n/a Graded No

20
Lab Report: Lab Report Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive feedback on their submitted reports.

Name Role
Dr William Smith Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Hugh Irving Tutor
Mingzhi Yu Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 10:00 - 10:50
Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 10 Thurs 15:00 - 16:50
Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 3, 9 Thurs 15:00 - 16:50
Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 4, 8 Thurs 15:00 - 16:50
Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 5, 11 Thurs 15:00 - 16:50
Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 2, 10 Wed 15:00 - 16:50
Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 3, 9 Wed 15:00 - 16:50
Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 4, 8 Wed 15:00 - 16:50
Laboratory Offering 8 Week(s) - 5, 11 Wed 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn